RENOWNED music group Clannad were honoured by Údarás na Gaeltachta at an event in Leo’s Tavern on Thursday, thanking them for the emphasis they have placed on their native language and culture throughout their career. Clannad were founded by Pádraig and Noel Ó Dúgáin with Pól, Ciarán and Máire Uí Bhraonáin i 1970 and have achieved worldwide renown […]
Health minister again refuses to confirm when he will visit LUH
HEALTH Minister Stephen Donnelly has come under fire for failing to confirm when he will meet with local GPs amid ‘service collapse’ fears in Letterkenny University Hospital. One month on from when 78 GPs, backed by 11 consultants, penned a letter to Minister Donnelly imploring him to come to Donegal to see first hand the crisis […]
Festivals crucial to Donegal’s economy emerging from pandemic
by Louise Doyle FESTIVALS are vital for boosting Donegal’s economy and profile but insurance costs can be problematic, it has been heard. The latest meeting of the Economic Development, Enterprise and Emergency Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) has been told how events such as the McGill Summer School and the Irish Open in Ballyliffin have played a crucial role in boosting […]
Family of late Donegal TD travel to Belgium for commemoration event
THE family of a late Donegal TD have travelled to Belgium to take part in a special commemoration ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Island of Ireland Peace Park. The Island of Ireland Peace Park is a poignant memorial dedicated to the soldiers of the island of Ireland who died during the First World […]
Significant fall in speeding fines issued in Donegal
By Róise Collins THERE has been a significant fall in Fixed Charge Notices for speeding in Donegal in the past decade. Ten years ago the number of speeding fines issued in the county was close to 5,000. Advertisement In 2022 this figure declined to 3,808. These figures include both intercept (Garda member) and non-intercept (mobile […]
Woman has funds withdrawn in scam
Gardaí in Donegal have issued fresh advice after a woman had funds withdrawn from her An Post account in a scam.
Fresh appeal after theft from Castlefinn grave
The memorial plaque and wreath were stolen from the grave of John Doherty (31), who is laid to rest in St Mary’s Cemetery.
HSE Donegal Disability Services host Safeguarding Awareness Event
Donegal Disability Services held a safeguarding awareness event in the Raddison Blu Hotel in Letterkenny on Friday last, November 10, 2023. The event was run to mark national Adult Safeguarding Day. The aim of the national Adult Safeguarding Day was to raise a greater understanding of adult abuse and safeguarding and empower people to protect […]
Gardaí investigate crash at Harvest rally
GARDAÍ are investigating a crash that occurred at the Harvest Mini Stages Rally over the weekend when two spectators were injured. The two men, aged in their 60s and 40s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for their injuries. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an […]
‘Unsafe’ trolley figures ahead of winter, says INMO
ALMOST 90 patients were on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital so far this month. Trolley watch figures from Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) reveal 86 patients were on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital from November 1 to November 10. Figures did not include the weekend. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghda said the situation is “unsafe” going into […]